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The Ultimate Memorial Day BBQ Menu

Summer is just around the corner and that means warmer temperatures, outdoor barbecues, and delicious grilled nosh.

The first of many backyard barbecues this summer will take place next week for Memorial Day. Memorial Day commemorates the soldiers who have died while serving in the United States military. It is also thought of as the unofficial start to summer. While the last Monday of May was originally known as Declaration Day, it officially became Memorial day—a federal holiday—in 1971. However, the day of honoring fallen soldiers was celebrated long before that and it is said that Waterloo, NY is the birthplace of the Memorial Day holiday with businesses closing their doors and decorating soldier grave sites with flags and flowers.